PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Fireworks at Penn's Landing are a grand New Year's Eve tradition and The New Year's Eve Party on Ice at the Blue Cross RiverRink is a fun-filled way to celebrate. It's great for all ages and ideal for families as a non-alcoholic way to ring in the New Year. The Blue Cross RiverRink's new and convenient location on Columbus Boulevard at Market Street will be the perfect place to view the Midnight fireworks over the Delaware River. Great food, fun activities, and live entertainment in the heated facility, along with ice-skating make this party one of the most unique in Philadelphia!
December 31, 2005 will end in sparkling delight as Philadelphia's annual free New Year's Eve fireworks show at Penn's Landing continues it's tradition of ringing in the year with a bang! Seen easily along Philadelphia's waterfront at Penn's Landing at midnight, this year's production weaves a tapestry of color choreographed to the musical favorites from the sixties, seventies and eighties. The overall music track is scored to evoke anticipation and above all fun. The fireworks will be synchronized to music heard on Sunny 104.5. The fireworks will also be broadcast live on NBC 10 for television viewers.
Fireworks are free, and tickets to the Party on Ice are only $25 for skaters and $15 for spectators. Advanced parking permits are available only for party-goers for a discounted rate of $15. You can purchase tickets and parking online at www.riverrink.com or for more information, you can call 215-925-RINK.
Holiday skate sessions on December 31 are: 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.; 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and 8:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.; 11 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Blue Cross RiverRink is also open on January 1 for regular skating sessions. Call 215.925.RINK for reservations and more information.
Independence Blue Cross is the presenting sponsor of the Blue Cross RiverRink. Other supporters include: Lukoil, NBC 10, and the Greater Philadelphia Tourism Marketing Corporation.
The Blue Cross RiverRink at Penn's Landing has moved south to a new location for the 2005-2006 season, Columbus Boulevard at Market Street. The Blue Cross RiverRink is available for birthday parties, corporate parties and private rentals. Skating lessons and group outings are also available. For more information, call 215.925.RINK or visit www.riverrink.com.